Scientific skills Flashcards
1
Q
What instrument is needed to measure changes of 1cm3
A
A measuring cylinder/burette
2
Q
Resolution
A
The smallest change a measuring equipment can detect
3
Q
Random errors
A
Unpredictable differences caused by things like human errors in measuring
4
Q
Systematic errors
A
If a measurement is wrong by the same amount each time
5
Q
A zero error
A
Using equipment not zeroed properly
6
Q
Calibrated
A
Measure something with a known quantity to see if the used instrument gives the correct value
7
Q
Cause of anomalous results in I-V characteristics
A
Human error
